Private company
Round Oak Stove Company
The Round Oak Stove Company was founded in Dowagiac, Michigan in 1871 by Philo D. Beckwith. Beckwith cast his first stove around 1867 to heat his struggling foundry and shortly after, the Michigan Central Railroad ordered the heaters for its depots between Detroit and Chicago.2 It ceased to exist in 1946.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
Overview
- HeadquartersDowagiac1
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The Round Oak Stove Company was founded in Dowagiac, Michigan in 1871 by Philo D. Beckwith. Beckwith cast his first stove around 1867 to heat his struggling foundry and shortly after, the Michigan Central Railroad ordered the heaters for its depots between Detroit and Chicago.2
Leadership
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- FounderPhilo D. Beckwith1
Timeline
Links
- WikipediaRound Oak Stove Company
- WikidataQ7371107
Sources
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- 2WikipediaRound Oak Stove Company on Wikipedia
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